bark dust
Meanings
noun
- Shredded, ground, or chipped wood used for landscaping, gardening, or composting.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bark, dust.
Word forms
Etymology
The timber industry was prominent in Oregon and surrounding areas from roughly 1870–2000, which is apparently connected to the term's regionality.
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